Saturday, 21 February 2015

5 easy slow-cooker beef stew recipes for a satisfying dinner

If you're still in the thick of winter, look on the bright side: It's perfectly justifiable to load up on hearty comfort foods, like beef stew. And with the time it takes to get meat meltingly tender, perhaps no meal lends itself better to the slow cooker. If you need ideas, look no further than one of these versions, full of root veggies and creative combos of spices and herbs. 1.

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The 7 things I wish I knew before cutting my thin, fine hair

My childhood is otherwise known as the time when I had thick, gorgeous brown hair that naturally dried glossy, smooth and straight—those were the days, let me tell you. Over the years, my hair got finer and thinner as a result of dyeing it blonde, heat styling it pin straight and, of course, aging. But I eventually learned a few tricks of the trade to make things just a tad bit easier.

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Is having red hair bad luck at the Oscars? The curious curse of redheaded stars

What's the secret to winning an Academy Award? Is it hard work? A fierce, unwavering dedication to Method acting? Or is it as simple as sporting a hair color that's anything but red?Hair color likely isn't the reason for being snubbed — as, after all, the hope is that winners are honored for their performances.

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